The medicine "Cetirizine". Instructions for use

The drug "Cetirizine Hexal" is an antihistamine drug of the third generation. This selective blocker of H1 receptors actively binds to plasma proteins. The drug penetrates poorly through the BBB, practically does not depress the central nervous system.

The drug "Cetirizin Hexal" (the instruction contains such information) reduces the influence of mediators of an allergic reaction. The drug has an overwhelming effect on the migration of eosinophils in atopic reactions.

The drug "Cetirizine Hexal" is rapidly absorbed. The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is noted after forty to sixty minutes after administration. Expressed therapeutic effectiveness is marked after four to eight hours and lasts for a day.

Tablets "Cetirizine" is prescribed as a symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis (chronic all-the-year-round and seasonal), allergic conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria (idiopathic).

Medication to patients from the age of twelve is prescribed ten milligrams a day. It is recommended to take the drug in the evening. Dosage for children from six to twelve years is established, based on body weight. At weight less than thirty kilograms, five milligrams a day is prescribed. Each tablet has a notch, with which you can divide the medicine in half. Children with a mass of more than thirty kilograms are prescribed on a pill divided into two doses per day (five milligrams in the evening and in the morning).

The drug is swallowed whole, you should not chew the medicine. Take the remedy "Cetirizine" instructions for use, regardless of food intake.

The preparation is also available in the form of a suspension. To the medicine is attached a measuring spoon, corresponding to five milligrams of the drug. The dosage regimen is set for the solution the same as for the tablets.

The duration of treatment for each patient is individual. On average, the duration of application of the "Cetirizine" (application instruction indicates this) is from two to four weeks. With chronic urticaria and chronic rhinitis (allergic), the duration of the course can be a year. With seasonal runny nose, the duration of treatment is three to six months.

For patients with renal insufficiency, the dosage should be reduced by half.

For patients with liver failure, the dosage of "Cetirizine" is recommended for individual use, especially if there is concomitant renal failure.

For patients in old age, dosage adjustment may be required.

The drug "Cetirizine" instruction for use does not allow for administration in severe nephropathy, hypersensitivity, during pregnancy and lactation. Contraindicated medication for children under two years (in the form of a solution). Tablets are not prescribed to children under the age of six.

When applying the drug, adverse reactions are extremely rare. The drug can cause headaches, agitation, rashes on the skin, weakness. In some cases, there is increased fatigue, xerostomia (dry mouth), abdominal pain, laryngitis. The medicine "Cetirizine" can provoke angioedema, bronchospasm, nosebleeds, nausea, diarrhea, cough. In some patients, hypersensitivity reactions were detected, as well as the hepatotoxic effect of the agent (increased transaminase activity, hepatitis).

In case of an overdose, drowsiness occurs, and the severity of side effects increases. To facilitate the condition, standard detoxification measures are taken: gastric lavage, and also appoint enterosorbents. Subsequently, if necessary, perform symptomatic treatment.

About the drug "Cetirizine" reviews are generally positive. As many patients testify, the remedy efficiently eliminates allergy symptoms.

Before using the medication, consult a doctor.